2024-06-13 13:02:38
RA Minister of Financial system Vahan Kerobyan chatting with the correspondent of “Armenpress” concerning the macroeconomic indicators of the primary half of the yr, concerning the 11.8 p.c development of the financial exercise index registered in 6 months, he mentioned. “11.8 p.c is the very best within the final 15 years. Nonetheless, naturally, it can’t be mentioned that every thing may be very brilliant forward, as a result of the entire world, and particularly our area, is filled with challenges. And in that sense, we should always not weaken, however quite the opposite, strengthen our work to strengthen the recorded outcomes for the subsequent quarters and years.”
Referring to the 5.5 p.c lower within the agricultural sector on account of the primary half of the yr, the minister spoke about the issue of information assortment, the dearth of digital knowledge. “I feel it’s not true, we see that the export and launch of agricultural merchandise has actually elevated, it couldn’t have occurred if agriculture had decreased,” mentioned Kerobyan.
Nonetheless, in response to the reassurance of the minister, a legislation on agriculture is being ready, the aim of which is to handle the sector higher.
Referring to the priority that the noticed development within the financial system is short-term, there might be issues within the financial system if the vacationer stream stops and people who got here return, Kerobyan mentioned. “We’re certain that this development, the end result just isn’t short-term, however moderately long-term. The potential to permit us to develop within the coming years can be rising. The federal government goals to extend the productiveness and subsequently the potential of Armenian firms,” mentioned Kerobyan, emphasizing the financial modernization program, with which firms should buy tools, manufacturing traces, and the federal government will finance the curiosity on these loans and leasing.
“And in July in comparison with June, the capability of Armenian cargo elevated by about 10 p.c. It is lower than we deliberate as a result of we thought it ought to have been not less than a 30 p.c improve. I’m going to share this knowledge with my colleague. By way of queues itself, we’ve got an enchancment, however to not the extent that we had deliberate. From this viewpoint, the discussions and works are persevering with,” assured the minister.